Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Basics 2015
Course Date: December 3, 2015
Total: 4h 41min
Course Date: December 3, 2015
Welcome and Introduction
Guy P. Brown, QC — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver
Sandra M. Katalinic — QA Law, Vancouver
Insurance Coverage Issues
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basic auto coverages—including use and operation
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breach of coverage—including drinking driver breach
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misrepresentation
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uninsured motorists
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unidentified motorists
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leased vehicles
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consent
J. Derek James — QA Law, Vancouver
Part 7 Benefits
- procedure and practice
- medical and rehabilitation benefits
- disability benefits
- death benefits
Richard Fister — Swadden & Company Law Corporation, Vancouver
Networking Break
Liability and Damages in Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
- claims against third parties
- contributory negligence
- seatbelt defence
- WCB defence
- limitations
- investment management fees
- indivisible injury
- the “net” income loss restriction
Russell J. Bailey — Guild Yule LLP, Vancouver
Julie K. Lamb — Guild Yule LLP, Vancouver
Networking Lunch
Under-Insured Motorist Protection (UMP)
- procedure and practice
- coverage
- limitations and restrictions on coverage
Donald W. Yule, QC — Guild Yule LLP, Vancouver
Investigation and Discovery in Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
- retention of experts
- accident reconstruction
- preservation of accident scene, photos, preservation of vehicles
- black box examination
- examiners CWMS notes and privilege issues
- defendant’s statement to ICBC
- witness statements
- use of surveillance and disclosure of same
- use of social media to obtain information about parties
- issues re Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) for tort vs. Part 7 benefits
Marc V.C. Virgin — Stevens Virgin, Vancouver
Networking Break
Out-of-Province Accidents and Defendants
- reciprocity
- dealing with Power of Attorney and Undertaking (PAU)
- jurisdictional issues
Jonathan L.S. Hodes — Miller Thomson LLP, Vancouver
Motor Vehicle Accident Fact Patterns: Audience Q&A and Discussion
Guy P. Brown, QC — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver
Sandra M. Katalinic — QA Law, Vancouver
Donald W. Yule, QC — Guild Yule LLP, Vancouver
Concluding Remarks
Guy P. Brown, QC — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver
Sandra M. Katalinic — QA Law, Vancouver
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